Diane Johnson, left, Jennifer Ware and Rachelle Thompson lead the Solidarity Walk down Manvel Avenue in Chandler Saturday as part of the community’s first-ever Juneteenth celebration.
The event started with music and speakers at the Lincoln County Courthouse, with attendees making the Solidarity Walk to the Douglass Gym for more activities.
Juneteenth marks the date in 1865 when slaves in Texas found out they were free following the end of the Civil War.
It became a federal holiday in 2021.
Photo/Brian Blansett